Meg and Brian go to the police station, not knowing that theSheriff sheriffGeller is dead. The dispatcher on duty tells them that she hasn't been able to reach the sheriffGeller, but that deputyDeputy Briggs (McCrane) is up around Elkins Grove, which just happens to be where Brian found the old man. They go in search of Briggs and discover a military operation in the area, led by a scientist named Dr. Meddows (Seneca).[[Image:Blob-4.jpg|thumb|150px|Dr. Meddows talking to his scientists.]] Meddows tells them that he thinks it is possible that the meteorite that crashed in the vicinity several hours earlier was carrying a kind of germ from outer space. Meg and Brian tell the doctor what they know about the creature, and are then put in a military van to be taken back to town, which has been placed under quarantine. Brian argues that they should escape town, but Meg counters that she has family, who are worried about her. After she rebuffs his offer Brian jumps out of the van and goes to recover his bike.
